Boutique internship dilemma. Inputs appreciated!!!
Hello, I'm running into this internship dilemma with one boutique, and I really need you guys advice.
I had an internship interview (sort of ’cause it wasn’t very technical or fit ) with a boutique last month (probably unpaid). At the end of the phone conversation, the MD told me to let her know my decision at the end of this month to work things out. So I assume that I got the opportunity (she didn’t specifically say I was accepted or anything like that). I told her my decision that I’m very happy to intern at the firm this summer yesterday and asked for the start date and stuff. But she replied and said “still thinking about it and will let me know right when she decides”. What does that “still thinking ’bout it” mean? Is that about just the start-date or about me being offered to work at the boutique? This is tricky and I’m a bit worried ’cause if she was just tryin’ to avoid telling me that I can’t work, then I would have to start doing other boutiques all over again n it’s kinda late now. What do you guys think? Should I email (or call) and ask for some sort of acceptance confirmation? If I should, then what's the effective way to put it? Thanks a lot. Inputs appreciated.
Oh that would be kind of weird. If it were me I would reply to the email and ask for clarification. Say that you are unsure what her email meant and explain that you are assuming you are interning there this summer, but if this is not the case to please make it clear, as you will continue to look for other opportunities if this position isn't confirmed. Word it politely and make it clear you are definitely interested in the postion, but wouldn't want to put all your egss in one basket at this stage of your career. Make the email short and sweet too... MDs don't like long ass emails.
Thx for your input. It's confusing to me too, 'cause I don't really know what she means. If it's a no, then I would go find something else and do it (supposed I found something). But if I could work at that boutique (supposed she'd tell me at some point in the future) and go work somewhere else now, then it'd be weird 'cuz I already told her that I want to intern at her place. Should I email or call btw?
Any other idea, everyone?
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I would call first and then email. Politely apologize for the confusion and ask for clarification. Be sure to express your continued interest in their firm.
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